2017 BMW 4 Series

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Rating8.5

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Compact Coupe
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$41,950 - $59,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Fuel economy is not greatly sacrificed for power

No Android Auto is given

Revamped trim range

Compliant ride

Interior looks cheap here and there

Standard Nappa leather steering wheel on the 440i trim

Most spacious trunk in the segment

New engines

Updated tech system

Minor interior changes

Specs & Features

$42,150

price

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 BMW 4 Series is a compact coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $42,150. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Audi TT, and the Cadillac ATS Coupe. Between 2 trims, the 4 Series offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 capable of making 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 320 horsepower-making 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6. Both engines are mated to a standard 8-speed automatic transmission or an optional 6-speed manual transmission.

The 4 Series reaches 60 MPH from zero in 5.8 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.0 seconds with the 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6. Depending on the powertrain, the 4 Series can manage a combined fuel economy between 25 and 27 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 16 striking colors the 4 Series comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

We believe the base 430i trim with the all-wheel-drive system and the 2.0L turbo engine balances power output and fuel economy pretty well. However, if it is not fast and potent enough for you, there is always the 440i with its 3.0L turbo setup. Meanwhile, some of the options packages that you should consider are the Driver Assistance Package, the Premium Package, and the Cold Weather Package.

Trims

    430i
    $41,950 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Sensatec leatherette Seat trim
    440i
    $48,300 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support

Compare to similar cars

Price

$41,950- $59,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.54

Horsepower

320 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

Capacity

5

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$41,200- $48,600

Gasoline

7.5

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$43,500- $47,000

Gasoline

8.15

220 hp @ 4500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

2

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$33,150- $40,950

Gasoline

8.66

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

4

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$44,450- $51,050

Gasoline

7.56

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1520 rpm

4

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$38,950- $53,300

Gasoline

7.72

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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2017 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.5 sec14.3 sec130 mph
    4.4 sec-111 mph
    2017 Audi TT

    Ranked #2

    5.3 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    5.3 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    2017 Audi A5

    Ranked #4

    6.3 sec15 sec130 mph
    7 sec--

    2017 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg34 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.363.4/537.2 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg13.7 gal.328.8/479.5 mi.
      2017 Audi TT

      Ranked #3

      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/435 mi.
      2017 Audi A5

      Ranked #3

      21 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.370.30/515.20 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg20 gal.440/600 mi.
      19 mpg32 mpg25 mpg13.7 gal.287.7/438.4 mi.

      2017 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        182.6 in.71.9 in.54.2 in.5.1 in.110.6 in.
        184.4 in.72.8 in.54.9 in.4.9 in.112.2 in.
        2017 Audi A5

        Ranked #3

        182.1 in.73 in.54 in.5 in.108.3 in.
        175.9 in.69.8 in.55.4 in.5.1 in.105.9 in.
        174.7 in.69.8 in.55.8 in.5.5 in.105.9 in.
        2017 Audi TT

        Ranked #6

        164.7 in.72.1 in.53.2 in.5 in.98.6 in.

        2017 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2017 Audi TT

          Ranked #1

          12 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          2017 Audi A5

          Ranked #3

          12.2 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.
          8.7 cu.ft.85.4 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.

          2017 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            41 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.98 ft.
            8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-
            2017 Audi TT

            Ranked #3

            57.5 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.76 ft.
            57.5 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2017 Audi A5

            Ranked #5

            8.8 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.232 ft.
            6.9 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.-

            2017 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              790 lbs.3495 lbs.
              785 lbs.3519 lbs.
              2017 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3483 lbs.
              1023 lbs.3727 lbs.
              785 lbs.3373 lbs.
              2017 Audi TT

              Ranked #1

              838 lbs.3373 lbs.

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